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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.11, 839.65 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.11, 839.65 and 328.68 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.11 : 839.65 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.11/839.65 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.11x = 839.65 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.11x = 275,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,976.16/560.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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