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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 607.70 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 607.70 and 332.10 is: 496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 607.70 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/607.70 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 607.70 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 201,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,818.00/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.99

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