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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 605.08 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 605.08 and 402.64 is: 604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 605.08 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/605.08 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 605.08 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 243,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,629.41/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.12

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