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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 569.74 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 569.74 and 265.80 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 569.74 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/569.74 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 569.74 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 151,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,436.89/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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