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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 610.26 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 610.26 and 147.02 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 610.26 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/610.26 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 610.26 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 89,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,719.69/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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