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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 833.66 and 394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 833.66 and 394.70 is: 544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 833.66 = 394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/833.66 = 394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 833.66 × 394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 329,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,045.60/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.53

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