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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.14, 569.76 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.14, 569.76 and 265.52 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.14 : 569.76 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.14/569.76 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.14x = 569.76 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.14x = 151,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,279.84/413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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