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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 828.71 and 351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 828.71 and 351.75 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 828.71 = 351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/828.71 = 351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 828.71 × 351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 291,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,496.98/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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