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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 901.14 and 253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 901.14 and 253.93 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 901.14 = 253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/901.14 = 253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 901.14 × 253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 228,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,826.48/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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