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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 569.96 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 569.96 and 296.76 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 569.96 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/569.96 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 569.96 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 169,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,141.33/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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