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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.70, 1,995.26 and 405.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.70, 1,995.26 and 405.97 is: 608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.70 : 1,995.26 = 405.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.70/1,995.26 = 405.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.70x = 1,995.26 × 405.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.70x = 810,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,008.68/1,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.71

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