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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 607.34 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 607.34 and 116.27 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 607.34 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/607.34 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 607.34 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 70,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,612.68/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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