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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 839.86 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 839.86 and 467.44 is: 700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 839.86 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/839.86 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 839.86 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 392,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,584.16/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.76

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