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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 900.11 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 900.11 and 253.35 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 900.11 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/900.11 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 900.11 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 228,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,046.88/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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