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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 773.61 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 773.61 and 350.74 is: 483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 773.61 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/773.61 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 773.61 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 271,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,330.35/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.81

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