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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 607.12 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 607.12 and 116.22 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 607.12 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/607.12 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 607.12 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 70,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,559.49/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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