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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.81, 607.45 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.81, 607.45 and 337.16 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.81 : 607.45 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.81/607.45 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.81x = 607.45 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.81x = 204,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,807.84/404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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