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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 828.05 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 828.05 and 338.01 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 828.05 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/828.05 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 828.05 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 279,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,887.49/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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