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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 606.26 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 606.26 and 115.58 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 606.26 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/606.26 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 606.26 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 70,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070.95/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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