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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 570.94 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 570.94 and 264.52 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 570.94 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/570.94 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 570.94 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 151,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,025.05/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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