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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.93, 606.66 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.93, 606.66 and 389.93 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.93 : 606.66 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.93/606.66 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.93x = 606.66 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.93x = 236,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,554.93/404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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