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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 834.80 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 834.80 and 394.64 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 834.80 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/834.80 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 834.80 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 329,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,445.47/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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