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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.91, 841.12 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.91, 841.12 and 214.08 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.91 : 841.12 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.91/841.12 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.91x = 841.12 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.91x = 180,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,066.97/560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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