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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.83, 1,995.68 and 600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.83, 1,995.68 and 600.02 is: 900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.83 : 1,995.68 = 600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.83/1,995.68 = 600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.83x = 1,995.68 × 600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.83x = 1,197,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,439.44/1,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.45

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