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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 606.93 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 606.93 and 209.62 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 606.93 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/606.93 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 606.93 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 127,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,224.67/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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