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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.07, 899.60 and 405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.07, 899.60 and 405.07 is: 607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.07 : 899.60 = 405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.07/899.60 = 405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.07x = 899.60 × 405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.07x = 364,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,400.97/600.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.26

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