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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 900.08 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 900.08 and 343.38 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 900.08 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/900.08 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 900.08 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 309,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,069.47/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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