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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 901.08 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 901.08 and 356.92 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 901.08 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/901.08 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 901.08 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 321,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,613.47/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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