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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 907.65 and 400.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 907.65 and 400.43 is: 601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 907.65 = 400.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/907.65 = 400.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 907.65 × 400.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 363,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,445.75/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.19

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