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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.74, 570.59 and 274.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.74, 570.59 and 274.00 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.74 : 570.59 = 274.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.74/570.59 = 274.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.74x = 570.59 × 274.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.74x = 156,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,342.50/413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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