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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 610.92 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 610.92 and 269.64 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 610.92 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/610.92 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 610.92 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 164,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,728.47/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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