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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 896.93 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 896.93 and 404.33 is: 605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 896.93 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/896.93 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 896.93 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 362,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,653.69/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.40

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