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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 773.40 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 773.40 and 363.76 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 773.40 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/773.40 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 773.40 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 281,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,331.98/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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