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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 850.68 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 850.68 and 412.64 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 850.68 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/850.68 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 850.68 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 351,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,024.60/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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