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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 569.92 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 569.92 and 226.46 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 569.92 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/569.92 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 569.92 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 129,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,064.08/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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