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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 571.07 and 295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 571.07 and 295.91 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 571.07 = 295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/571.07 = 295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 571.07 × 295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 168,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,985.32/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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