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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 565.98 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 565.98 and 363.11 is: 499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 565.98 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/565.98 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 565.98 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 205,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,513.00/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.96

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