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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 827.15 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 827.15 and 366.75 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 827.15 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/827.15 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 827.15 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 303,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,355.43/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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