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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 558.90 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 558.90 and 267.24 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 558.90 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/558.90 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 558.90 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 149,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,360.44/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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