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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 605.88 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 605.88 and 267.75 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 605.88 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/605.88 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 605.88 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 162,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,224.37/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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