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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 568.07 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 568.07 and 307.27 is: 423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 568.07 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/568.07 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 568.07 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 174,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,550.87/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.74

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