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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 567.82 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 567.82 and 263.93 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 567.82 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/567.82 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 567.82 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 149,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,864.73/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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