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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 839.70 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 839.70 and 194.54 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 839.70 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/839.70 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 839.70 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 163,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,351.04/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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