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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.75, 569.73 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.75, 569.73 and 296.65 is: 409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.75 : 569.73 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.75/569.73 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.75x = 569.73 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.75x = 169,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,010.40/412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.47

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