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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.78, 773.66 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.78, 773.66 and 350.87 is: 484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.78 : 773.66 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.78/773.66 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.78x = 773.66 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.78x = 271,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,448.46/560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.06

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