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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.54, 841.20 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.54, 841.20 and 195.33 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.54 : 841.20 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.54/841.20 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.54x = 841.20 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.54x = 164,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,311.60/560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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