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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 606.89 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 606.89 and 275.09 is: 412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 606.89 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/606.89 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 606.89 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 166,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,944.96/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.19

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