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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 568.22 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 568.22 and 380.84 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 568.22 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/568.22 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 568.22 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 216,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,396.16/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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