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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 569.96 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 569.96 and 265.66 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 569.96 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/569.96 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 569.96 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 151,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,415.57/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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