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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 899.91 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 899.91 and 326.15 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 899.91 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/899.91 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 899.91 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 293,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,505.65/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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