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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 606.16 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 606.16 and 267.64 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 606.16 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/606.16 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 606.16 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 162,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,232.66/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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