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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 607.10 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 607.10 and 161.22 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 607.10 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/607.10 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 607.10 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 97,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,875.86/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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