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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 571.04 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 571.04 and 320.48 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 571.04 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/571.04 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 571.04 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 183,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,006.90/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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