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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.73, 569.43 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.73, 569.43 and 303.03 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.73 : 569.43 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.73/569.43 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.73x = 569.43 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.73x = 172,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,554.37/413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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