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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.46, 828.66 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.46, 828.66 and 367.54 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.46 : 828.66 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.46/828.66 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.46x = 828.66 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.46x = 304,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,565.70/600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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