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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 570.49 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 570.49 and 238.83 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 570.49 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/570.49 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 570.49 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 136,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,250.13/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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