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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 610.74 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 610.74 and 366.80 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 610.74 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/610.74 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 610.74 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 224,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,016.38/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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