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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 566.84 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 566.84 and 263.41 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 566.84 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/566.84 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 566.84 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 149,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,310.57/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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