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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.75, 606.18 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.75, 606.18 and 267.45 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.75 : 606.18 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.75/606.18 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.75x = 606.18 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.75x = 162,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,124.98/404.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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