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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 607.20 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 607.20 and 295.44 is: 443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 607.20 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/607.20 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 607.20 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 179,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,391.17/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.20

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