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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.81, 607.22 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.81, 607.22 and 116.25 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.81 : 607.22 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.81/607.22 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.81x = 607.22 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.81x = 70,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,589.33/404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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