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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 605.88 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 605.88 and 339.84 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 605.88 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/605.88 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 605.88 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 205,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,902.26/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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