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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 610.02 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 610.02 and 276.66 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 610.02 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/610.02 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 610.02 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 168,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,768.13/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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