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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.05, 1,102.34 and 404.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.05, 1,102.34 and 404.83 is: 607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.05 : 1,102.34 = 404.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.05/1,102.34 = 404.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.05x = 1,102.34 × 404.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.05x = 446,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,260.30/734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.94

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