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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.46, 900.93 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.46, 900.93 and 275.98 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.46 : 900.93 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.46/900.93 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.46x = 900.93 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.46x = 248,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,638.66/600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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