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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.41, 606.68 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.41, 606.68 and 267.57 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.41 : 606.68 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.41/606.68 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.41x = 606.68 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.41x = 162,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,327.00/404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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