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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.20, 606.91 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.20, 606.91 and 322.80 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.20 : 606.91 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.20/606.91 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.20x = 606.91 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.20x = 195,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,910.55/404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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