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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.77, 841.10 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.77, 841.10 and 176.02 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.77 : 841.10 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.77/841.10 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.77x = 841.10 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.77x = 148,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,045.34/560.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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