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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 569.76 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 569.76 and 344 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 569.76 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/569.76 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 569.76 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 195,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,997.44/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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