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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.91, 569.79 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.91, 569.79 and 247.26 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.91 : 569.79 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.91/569.79 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.91x = 569.79 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.91x = 140,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,886.28/412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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