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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 773.87 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 773.87 and 339.68 is: 468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 773.87 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/773.87 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 773.87 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 262,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,862.59/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.76

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