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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.26, 840.11 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.26, 840.11 and 194.95 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.26 : 840.11 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.26/840.11 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.26x = 840.11 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.26x = 163,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,779.44/560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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