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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.83, 569.57 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.83, 569.57 and 308.07 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.83 : 569.57 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.83/569.57 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.83x = 569.57 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.83x = 175,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,465.89/412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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