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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.86, 568.25 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.86, 568.25 and 264.69 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.86 : 568.25 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.86/568.25 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.86x = 568.25 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.86x = 150,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,410.75/411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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