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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 606.68 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 606.68 and 267.41 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 606.68 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/606.68 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 606.68 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 162,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,232.30/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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