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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.04, 840.18 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.04, 840.18 and 194.76 is: 292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.04 : 840.18 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.04/840.18 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.04x = 840.18 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.04x = 163,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,633.46/560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.18

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