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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 568.19 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 568.19 and 246.07 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 568.19 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/568.19 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 568.19 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 139,815.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,815.84/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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