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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 900.05 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 900.05 and 234.77 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 900.05 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/900.05 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 900.05 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 211,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,299.06/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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