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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 569.90 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 569.90 and 302.36 is: 417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 569.90 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/569.90 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 569.90 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 172,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,312.87/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.10

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