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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 772.61 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 772.61 and 349.83 is: 482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 772.61 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/772.61 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 772.61 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 270,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,280.41/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.62

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