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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 610.48 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 610.48 and 269.92 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 610.48 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/610.48 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 610.48 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 164,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,780.76/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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