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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 828.97 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 828.97 and 324.71 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 828.97 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/828.97 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 828.97 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 269,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,170.70/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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