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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.54, 605.46 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.54, 605.46 and 298.44 is: 446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.54 : 605.46 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.54/605.46 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.54x = 605.46 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.54x = 180,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,693.48/404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.66

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