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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 833.88 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 833.88 and 355.80 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 833.88 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/833.88 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 833.88 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 296,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,694.50/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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