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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.99, 914.94 and 404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.99, 914.94 and 404.93 is: 606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.99 : 914.94 = 404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.99/914.94 = 404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.99x = 914.94 × 404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.99x = 370,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,485.64/610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.37

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