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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 977.05 and 404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 977.05 and 404.69 is: 606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 977.05 = 404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/977.05 = 404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 977.05 × 404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 395,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,402.36/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.22

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