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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 841 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 841 and 354.48 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 841 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/841 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 841 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 298,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,117.68/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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