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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.41, 606.76 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.41, 606.76 and 328.12 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.41 : 606.76 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.41/606.76 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.41x = 606.76 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.41x = 199,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,087.75/405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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