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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.64, 605.31 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.64, 605.31 and 140.04 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.64 : 605.31 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.64/605.31 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.64x = 605.31 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.64x = 84,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,763.89/403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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