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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.77, 841.94 and 367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.77, 841.94 and 367.09 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.77 : 841.94 = 367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.77/841.94 = 367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.77x = 841.94 × 367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.77x = 309,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,065.92/560.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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