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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.07, 607.53 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.07, 607.53 and 116.53 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.07 : 607.53 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.07/607.53 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.07x = 607.53 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.07x = 70,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795.47/405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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