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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 606.56 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 606.56 and 301.19 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 606.56 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/606.56 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 606.56 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 182,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,685.27/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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