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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 607.51 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 607.51 and 328.62 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 607.51 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/607.51 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 607.51 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 199,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,638.29/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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