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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 606.48 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 606.48 and 282.76 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 606.48 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/606.48 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 606.48 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 171,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,488.28/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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