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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 604.96 and 339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 604.96 and 339.29 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 604.96 = 339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/604.96 = 339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 604.96 × 339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 205,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,257.54/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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