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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.41, 610.02 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.41, 610.02 and 276.42 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.41 : 610.02 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.41/610.02 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.41x = 610.02 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.41x = 168,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,621.73/406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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