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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 605.93 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 605.93 and 267.07 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 605.93 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/605.93 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 605.93 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 161,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,823.36/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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