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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 611.60 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 611.60 and 202.16 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 611.60 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/611.60 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 611.60 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 123,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,641.06/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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