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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 900.19 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 900.19 and 189.30 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 900.19 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/900.19 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 900.19 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 170,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,405.97/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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