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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.02, 607.62 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.02, 607.62 and 116.44 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.02 : 607.62 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.02/607.62 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.02x = 607.62 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.02x = 70,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,750.19/405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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