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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 569.75 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 569.75 and 247.07 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 569.75 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/569.75 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 569.75 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 140,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,768.32/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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