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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 841.66 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 841.66 and 195.64 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 841.66 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/841.66 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 841.66 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 164,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,662.36/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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