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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 841.09 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 841.09 and 149.83 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 841.09 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/841.09 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 841.09 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 126,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,019.77/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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