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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 607.54 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 607.54 and 116.46 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 607.54 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/607.54 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 607.54 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 70,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,754.11/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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