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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 841.10 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 841.10 and 236.03 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 841.10 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/841.10 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 841.10 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 198,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,519.45/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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