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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 570.95 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 570.95 and 236.74 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 570.95 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/570.95 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 570.95 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 135,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166.70/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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