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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.43, 1,994.81 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.43, 1,994.81 and 405.68 is: 608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.43 : 1,994.81 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.43/1,994.81 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.43x = 1,994.81 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.43x = 809,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,242.52/1,330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.26

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