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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 828.83 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 828.83 and 367.73 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 828.83 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/828.83 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 828.83 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 304,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,785.66/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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