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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 610.34 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 610.34 and 298.89 is: 448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 610.34 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/610.34 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 610.34 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 182,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,423.03/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.19

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