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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 567.09 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 567.09 and 242.96 is: 335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 567.09 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/567.09 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 567.09 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 137,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,777.35/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.20

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