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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.26, 569.73 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.26, 569.73 and 314.98 is: 434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.26 : 569.73 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.26/569.73 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.26x = 569.73 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.26x = 179,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,453.56/413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.24

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