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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 898.22 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 898.22 and 528.98 is: 791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 898.22 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/898.22 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 898.22 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 475,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,140.42/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.56

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