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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 901.15 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 901.15 and 275.91 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 901.15 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/901.15 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 901.15 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 248,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,633.00/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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