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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 610.46 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 610.46 and 175.94 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 610.46 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/610.46 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 610.46 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 107,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,400.40/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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