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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 900.18 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 900.18 and 307.89 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 900.18 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/900.18 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 900.18 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 277,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,157.13/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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