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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.69, 841.25 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.69, 841.25 and 195.73 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.69 : 841.25 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.69/841.25 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.69x = 841.25 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.69x = 164,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,656.25/560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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