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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 606.20 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 606.20 and 366.44 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 606.20 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/606.20 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 606.20 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 222,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,131.06/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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