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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 570.68 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 570.68 and 266.30 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 570.68 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/570.68 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 570.68 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 151,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,972.08/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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