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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 841.01 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 841.01 and 439.79 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 841.01 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/841.01 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 841.01 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 369,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,861.38/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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