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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.92, 841.02 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.92, 841.02 and 367.96 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.92 : 841.02 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.92/841.02 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.92x = 841.02 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.92x = 309,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,461.72/560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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