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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 841.01 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 841.01 and 236.07 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 841.01 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/841.01 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 841.01 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 198,536.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,536.05/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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