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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 840.74 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 840.74 and 195.32 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 840.74 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/840.74 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 840.74 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 164,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,208.16/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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