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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 569.79 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 569.79 and 265.60 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 569.79 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/569.79 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 569.79 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 151,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,336.22/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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