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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 606 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 606 and 288.92 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 606 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/606 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 606 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 175,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,085.52/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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