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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 607.31 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 607.31 and 313.91 is: 471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 607.31 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/607.31 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 607.31 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 190,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,640.68/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.15

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