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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.67, 606.44 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.67, 606.44 and 199.03 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.67 : 606.44 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.67/606.44 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.67x = 606.44 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.67x = 120,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,700.46/404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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