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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 900.12 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 900.12 and 325.69 is: 488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 900.12 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/900.12 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 900.12 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 293,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,160.08/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.67

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