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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.19, 654.90 and 404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.19, 654.90 and 404.65 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.19 : 654.90 = 404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.19/654.90 = 404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.19x = 654.90 × 404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.19x = 265,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,005.29/437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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