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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 568.35 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 568.35 and 295.65 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 568.35 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/568.35 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 568.35 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 168,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,032.68/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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