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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 773.96 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 773.96 and 340.00 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 773.96 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/773.96 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 773.96 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 263,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,142.77/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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