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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.16, 1,994.64 and 405.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.16, 1,994.64 and 405.83 is: 608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.16 : 1,994.64 = 405.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.16/1,994.64 = 405.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.16x = 1,994.64 × 405.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.16x = 809,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,484.75/1,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.56

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