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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.16, 606.87 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.16, 606.87 and 376.66 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.16 : 606.87 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.16/606.87 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.16x = 606.87 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.16x = 228,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,583.65/405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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