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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.04, 899.43 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.04, 899.43 and 383.68 is: 575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.04 : 899.43 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.04/899.43 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.04x = 899.43 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.04x = 345,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,093.30/600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.12

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