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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.94, 622.87 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.94, 622.87 and 404.92 is: 607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.94 : 622.87 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.94/622.87 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.94x = 622.87 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.94x = 252,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,211.06/414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.83

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