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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 569.13 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 569.13 and 225.91 is: 311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 569.13 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/569.13 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 569.13 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 128,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,572.16/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.75

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