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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.11, 605.80 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.11, 605.80 and 232.75 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.11 : 605.80 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.11/605.80 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.11x = 605.80 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.11x = 140,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,999.95/404.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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