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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 610.91 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 610.91 and 175.98 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 610.91 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/610.91 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 610.91 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 107,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,510.01/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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