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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 607.03 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 607.03 and 209.45 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 607.03 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/607.03 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 607.03 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 127,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,146.25/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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