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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.93, 610.65 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.93, 610.65 and 175.82 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.93 : 610.65 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.93/610.65 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.93x = 610.65 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.93x = 107,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,363.60/406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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