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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.73, 607.07 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.73, 607.07 and 327.27 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.73 : 607.07 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.73/607.07 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.73x = 607.07 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.73x = 198,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,674.16/404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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