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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.23, 570.80 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.23, 570.80 and 320.41 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.23 : 570.80 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.23/570.80 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.23x = 570.80 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.23x = 182,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,885.57/414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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