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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 840.96 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 840.96 and 469.08 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 840.96 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/840.96 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 840.96 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 394,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,477.52/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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