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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 900.06 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 900.06 and 325.80 is: 488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 900.06 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/900.06 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 900.06 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 293,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,239.55/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.73

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