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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 570.48 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 570.48 and 308.52 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 570.48 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/570.48 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 570.48 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 176,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,004.49/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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