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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 901.08 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 901.08 and 235.46 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 901.08 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/901.08 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 901.08 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 212,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,163.79/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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