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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 916 and 560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 916 and 560.98 is: 840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 916 = 560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/916 = 560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 916 × 560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 513,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,857.68/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.01

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