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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.75, 773.73 and 383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.75, 773.73 and 383.85 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.75 : 773.73 = 383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.75/773.73 = 383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.75x = 773.73 × 383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.75x = 296,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,996.26/560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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