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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 606.80 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 606.80 and 267.60 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 606.80 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/606.80 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 606.80 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 162,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,379.68/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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