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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 569.57 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 569.57 and 263.52 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 569.57 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/569.57 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 569.57 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 150,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,091.77/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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