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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 570.75 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 570.75 and 238.95 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 570.75 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/570.75 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 570.75 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 136,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,380.71/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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