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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.91, 1,337.04 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.91, 1,337.04 and 404.30 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.91 : 1,337.04 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.91/1,337.04 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.91x = 1,337.04 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.91x = 540,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,565.27/890.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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