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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 772.66 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 772.66 and 338.61 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 772.66 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/772.66 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 772.66 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 261,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,628.16/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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