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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 900 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 900 and 407.84 is: 611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 900 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/900 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 900 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 367,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,056/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.11

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