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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 900.99 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 900.99 and 327.11 is: 490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 900.99 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/900.99 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 900.99 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 294,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,718.33/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.69

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