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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 901.25 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 901.25 and 326.44 is: 489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 901.25 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/901.25 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 901.25 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 294,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,204.05/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.79

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