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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 841.10 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 841.10 and 195.56 is: 293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 841.10 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/841.10 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 841.10 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 164,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,480.33/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.33

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