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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.81, 841.27 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.81, 841.27 and 195.62 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.81 : 841.27 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.81/841.27 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.81x = 841.27 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.81x = 164,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,568.26/560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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