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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 568.25 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 568.25 and 245.94 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 568.25 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/568.25 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 568.25 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 139,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,755.41/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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