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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 899.19 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 899.19 and 325.84 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 899.19 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/899.19 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 899.19 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 292,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,992.07/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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