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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 609.06 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 609.06 and 405.44 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 609.06 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/609.06 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 609.06 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 246,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,937.29/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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