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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.21, 570.63 and 353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.21, 570.63 and 353.85 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.21 : 570.63 = 353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.21/570.63 = 353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.21x = 570.63 × 353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.21x = 201,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,915.66/413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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