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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 900.08 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 900.08 and 234.94 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 900.08 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/900.08 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 900.08 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 211,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,464.80/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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