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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 839.82 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 839.82 and 194.93 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 839.82 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/839.82 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 839.82 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 163,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,707.06/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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