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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 900.02 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 900.02 and 234.89 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 900.02 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/900.02 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 900.02 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 211,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,400.02/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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