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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 606.74 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 606.74 and 267.74 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 606.74 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/606.74 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 606.74 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 162,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,448.57/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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