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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 609.48 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 609.48 and 267.33 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 609.48 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/609.48 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 609.48 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 162,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,932.29/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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