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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 840.05 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 840.05 and 194.82 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 840.05 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/840.05 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 840.05 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 163,658.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,658.54/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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