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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 900.90 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 900.90 and 210.63 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 900.90 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/900.90 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 900.90 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 189,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,756.57/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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