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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 610.92 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 610.92 and 303.75 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 610.92 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/610.92 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 610.92 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 185,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,566.95/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

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