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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.85, 567.66 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.85, 567.66 and 264.25 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.85 : 567.66 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.85/567.66 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.85x = 567.66 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.85x = 150,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,004.16/411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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