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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 827.94 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 827.94 and 347.96 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 827.94 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/827.94 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 827.94 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 288,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,090.00/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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