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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.55, 570.68 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.55, 570.68 and 227.03 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.55 : 570.68 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.55/570.68 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.55x = 570.68 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.55x = 129,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,561.48/413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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