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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 610.70 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 610.70 and 160.35 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 610.70 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/610.70 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 610.70 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 97,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,924.94/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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