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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.75, 841.17 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.75, 841.17 and 176 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.75 : 841.17 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.75/841.17 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.75x = 841.17 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.75x = 148,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,045.92/560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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