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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.18, 607.90 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.18, 607.90 and 337.84 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.18 : 607.90 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.18/607.90 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.18x = 607.90 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.18x = 205,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,369.05/406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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