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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 842.58 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 842.58 and 414.84 is: 623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 842.58 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/842.58 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 842.58 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 349,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,535.89/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.46

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