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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 833.28 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 833.28 and 407.64 is: 562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 833.28 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/833.28 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 833.28 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 339,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,678.26/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.31

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