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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 900.64 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 900.64 and 275.77 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 900.64 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/900.64 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 900.64 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 248,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,364.35/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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