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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 568.69 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 568.69 and 327.74 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 568.69 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/568.69 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 568.69 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 186,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,380.82/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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