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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.85, 610.05 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.85, 610.05 and 163.10 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.85 : 610.05 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.85/610.05 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.85x = 610.05 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.85x = 99,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,499.16/406.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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