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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 570.60 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 570.60 and 358.92 is: 494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 570.60 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/570.60 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 570.60 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 204,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,799.75/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.08

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