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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 607.64 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 607.64 and 275.58 is: 412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 607.64 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/607.64 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 607.64 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 167,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,453.43/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.94

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