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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 573 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 573 and 290.93 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 573 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/573 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 573 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 166,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,702.89/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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