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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 567.19 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 567.19 and 236.35 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 567.19 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/567.19 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 567.19 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 134,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,055.36/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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