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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.81, 610.03 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.81, 610.03 and 175.56 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.81 : 610.03 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.81/610.03 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.81x = 610.03 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.81x = 107,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,094.90/406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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