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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 607.01 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 607.01 and 209.76 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 607.01 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/607.01 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 607.01 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 127,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,325.37/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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