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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.03, 884.24 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.03, 884.24 and 404.56 is: 558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.03 : 884.24 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.03/884.24 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.03x = 884.24 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.03x = 357,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,723.90/641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.04

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