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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 900.55 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 900.55 and 234.94 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 900.55 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/900.55 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 900.55 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 211,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,575.22/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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