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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 606.62 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 606.62 and 322.81 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 606.62 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/606.62 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 606.62 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 195,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,823.00/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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