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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 898.00 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 898.00 and 369.06 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 898.00 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/898.00 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 898.00 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 331,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,410.47/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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