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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.95, 610.68 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.95, 610.68 and 176.04 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.95 : 610.68 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.95/610.68 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.95x = 610.68 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.95x = 107,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,504.11/406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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