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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 570.60 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 570.60 and 388.92 is: 536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 570.60 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/570.60 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 570.60 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 221,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,917.75/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.03

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