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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 828.49 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 828.49 and 334.80 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 828.49 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/828.49 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 828.49 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 277,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,378.45/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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