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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 567.64 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 567.64 and 308.08 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 567.64 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/567.64 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 567.64 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 174,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,878.53/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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