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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 570.02 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 570.02 and 273.15 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 570.02 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/570.02 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 570.02 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 155,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,699.60/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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