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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 569.12 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 569.12 and 301.36 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 569.12 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/569.12 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 569.12 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 171,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,510.00/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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