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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 570.09 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 570.09 and 255.93 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 570.09 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/570.09 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 570.09 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 145,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,903.13/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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