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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 607.10 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 607.10 and 144.81 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 607.10 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/607.10 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 607.10 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 87,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,913.43/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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