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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 570.72 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 570.72 and 310.08 is: 427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 570.72 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/570.72 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 570.72 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 176,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,968.86/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.71

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