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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.99, 607.37 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.99, 607.37 and 116.45 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.99 : 607.37 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.99/607.37 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.99x = 607.37 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.99x = 70,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,727.65/404.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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