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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 773.94 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 773.94 and 339.84 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 773.94 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/773.94 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 773.94 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 263,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,015.77/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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