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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.03, 606.89 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.03, 606.89 and 294.68 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.03 : 606.89 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.03/606.89 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.03x = 606.89 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.03x = 178,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,840.60/404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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