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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 901.14 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 901.14 and 519.96 is: 780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 901.14 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/901.14 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 901.14 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 468,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,556.75/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.75

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