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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.36, 970.56 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.36, 970.56 and 560.88 is: 839.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.36 : 970.56 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.36/970.56 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.36x = 970.56 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.36x = 544,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,367.69/648.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.61

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