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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.36, 913.99 and 404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.36, 913.99 and 404.31 is: 605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.36 : 913.99 = 404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.36/913.99 = 404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.36x = 913.99 × 404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.36x = 369,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,535.30/610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.44

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