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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.42, 606.63 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.42, 606.63 and 322.88 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.42 : 606.63 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.42/606.63 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.42x = 606.63 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.42x = 195,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,868.69/404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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