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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 841.19 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 841.19 and 329.94 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 841.19 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/841.19 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 841.19 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 277,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,540.58/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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