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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 607.64 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 607.64 and 220.41 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 607.64 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/607.64 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 607.64 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 133,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,928.83/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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