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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 839.67 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 839.67 and 296.10 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 839.67 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/839.67 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 839.67 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 248,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,626.29/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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