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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 570.83 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 570.83 and 295.66 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 570.83 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/570.83 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 570.83 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 168,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,768.74/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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