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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 607.25 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 607.25 and 116.28 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 607.25 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/607.25 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 607.25 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 70,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,611.03/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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