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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 568.22 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 568.22 and 246.07 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 568.22 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/568.22 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 568.22 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 139,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,821.90/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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