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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.89, 773.89 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.89, 773.89 and 339.91 is: 468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.89 : 773.89 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.89/773.89 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.89x = 773.89 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.89x = 263,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,052.95/560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.99

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