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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 569.62 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 569.62 and 366.25 is: 505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 569.62 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/569.62 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 569.62 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 208,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,621.49/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.47

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