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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 606.92 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 606.92 and 363.62 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 606.92 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/606.92 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 606.92 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 220,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,687.95/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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