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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 607.10 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 607.10 and 267.96 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 607.10 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/607.10 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 607.10 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 162,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,678.52/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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