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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 568.89 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 568.89 and 307.04 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 568.89 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/568.89 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 568.89 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 174,669.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,669.14/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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