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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.01, 567 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.01, 567 and 280.19 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.01 : 567 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.01/567 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.01x = 567 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.01x = 158,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,869.15/411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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