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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 841.83 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 841.83 and 195.75 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 841.83 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/841.83 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 841.83 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 164,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,786.12/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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