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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 607.77 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 607.77 and 267.97 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 607.77 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/607.77 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 607.77 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 162,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,862.79/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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