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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 610.01 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 610.01 and 270.14 is: 404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 610.01 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/610.01 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 610.01 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 164,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783.70/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.71

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