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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.25, 569.88 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.25, 569.88 and 265.83 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 569.88 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/569.88 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 569.88 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 151,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,491.20/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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