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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 569.16 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 569.16 and 353.93 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 569.16 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/569.16 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 569.16 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 201,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,439.61/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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