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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 841.68 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 841.68 and 365.87 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 841.68 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/841.68 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 841.68 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 307,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,941.25/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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