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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.55, 607.10 and 296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.55, 607.10 and 296.60 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.55 : 607.10 = 296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.55/607.10 = 296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.55x = 607.10 × 296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.55x = 180,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,061.34/404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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