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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.13, 607.99 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.13, 607.99 and 297.20 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.13 : 607.99 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.13/607.99 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.13x = 607.99 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.13x = 180,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,694.63/405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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