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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 900.92 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 900.92 and 369.88 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 900.92 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/900.92 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 900.92 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 333,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,225.94/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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