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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.93, 774.20 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.93, 774.20 and 312.33 is: 431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.93 : 774.20 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.93/774.20 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.93x = 774.20 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.93x = 241,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,805.89/560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.08

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