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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 567.27 and 255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 567.27 and 255.81 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 567.27 = 255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/567.27 = 255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 567.27 × 255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 145,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,113.34/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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