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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 567 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 567 and 224.37 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 567 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/567 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 567 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 127,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,217.79/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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