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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 828.69 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 828.69 and 334.95 is: 462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 828.69 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/828.69 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 828.69 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 277,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,569.72/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.22

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