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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.21, 605.91 and 355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.21, 605.91 and 355.61 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.21 : 605.91 = 355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.21/605.91 = 355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.21x = 605.91 × 355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.21x = 215,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,467.66/404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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