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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 606.22 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 606.22 and 115.57 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 606.22 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/606.22 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 606.22 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 70,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060.85/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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