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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 570.48 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 570.48 and 266.44 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 570.48 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/570.48 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 570.48 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 151,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,998.69/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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