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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.75, 773.90 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.75, 773.90 and 339.81 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.75 : 773.90 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.75/773.90 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.75x = 773.90 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.75x = 262,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,977.26/560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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