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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 570.69 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 570.69 and 238.92 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 570.69 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/570.69 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 570.69 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 136,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,349.25/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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