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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 828.96 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 828.96 and 445.52 is: 615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 828.96 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/828.96 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 828.96 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 369,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,318.26/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.02

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