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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 567.81 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 567.81 and 264.30 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 567.81 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/567.81 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 567.81 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 150,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,072.18/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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