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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 840 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 840 and 194.84 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 840 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/840 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 840 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 163,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,665.60/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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