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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.27, 613.80 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.27, 613.80 and 116.70 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.27 : 613.80 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.27/613.80 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.27x = 613.80 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.27x = 71,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,630.46/409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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