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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.23, 607.97 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.23, 607.97 and 116.67 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.23 : 607.97 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.23/607.97 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.23x = 607.97 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.23x = 70,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931.28/405.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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