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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.81, 841.22 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.81, 841.22 and 176.06 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.81 : 841.22 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.81/841.22 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.81x = 841.22 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.81x = 148,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,107.08/560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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