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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 610.74 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 610.74 and 176.10 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 610.74 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/610.74 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 610.74 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 107,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,551.31/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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