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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.13, 607.65 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.13, 607.65 and 251.07 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.13 : 607.65 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.13/607.65 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.13x = 607.65 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.13x = 152,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,562.69/405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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