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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.06, 610.77 and 297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.06, 610.77 and 297.47 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.06 : 610.77 = 297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.06/610.77 = 297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.06x = 610.77 × 297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.06x = 181,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,682.70/407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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