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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 898.92 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 898.92 and 356.03 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 898.92 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/898.92 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 898.92 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 320,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,042.49/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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