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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.11, 569.86 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.11, 569.86 and 263.71 is: 363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.11 : 569.86 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.11/569.86 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.11x = 569.86 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.11x = 150,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,277.78/413.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.77

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