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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 828.66 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 828.66 and 351.74 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 828.66 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/828.66 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 828.66 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 291,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,472.87/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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