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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 570.95 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 570.95 and 248.07 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 570.95 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/570.95 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 570.95 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 141,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,631.47/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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