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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 567 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 567 and 345.78 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 567 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/567 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 567 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 196,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,057.26/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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