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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 610.97 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 610.97 and 403.86 is: 606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 610.97 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/610.97 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 610.97 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 246,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,746.59/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.01

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