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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.71, 570.88 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.71, 570.88 and 239.05 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.71 : 570.88 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.71/570.88 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.71x = 570.88 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.71x = 136,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,467.67/413.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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