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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.00, 569.72 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.00, 569.72 and 342.66 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.00 : 569.72 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.00/569.72 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.00x = 569.72 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.00x = 195,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,218.54/413.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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