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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 606.39 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 606.39 and 111.74 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 606.39 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/606.39 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 606.39 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 67,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,754.99/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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