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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 568.20 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 568.20 and 367.96 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 568.20 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/568.20 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 568.20 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 209,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,074.87/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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