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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 600.32 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 600.32 and 111.64 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 600.32 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/600.32 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 600.32 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 67,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,019.72/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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