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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.07, 773.37 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.07, 773.37 and 394.65 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.07 : 773.37 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.07/773.37 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.07x = 773.37 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.07x = 305,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,210.47/560.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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