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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.61, 901.48 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.61, 901.48 and 369.95 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.61 : 901.48 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.61/901.48 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.61x = 901.48 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.61x = 333,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,505.24/600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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