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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 609.22 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 609.22 and 146.06 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 609.22 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/609.22 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 609.22 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 88,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,982.67/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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