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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 570.84 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 570.84 and 304.04 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 570.84 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/570.84 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 570.84 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 173,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,558.19/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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