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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 607.01 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 607.01 and 161.19 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 607.01 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/607.01 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 607.01 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 97,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,843.14/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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