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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 828.36 and 481.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 828.36 and 481.83 is: 665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 828.36 = 481.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/828.36 = 481.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 828.36 × 481.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 399,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,128.70/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.15

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