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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.43, 605.80 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.43, 605.80 and 267.13 is: 400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.43 : 605.80 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.43/605.80 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.43x = 605.80 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.43x = 161,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,827.35/404.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.14

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