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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 901.06 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 901.06 and 210.61 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 901.06 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/901.06 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 901.06 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 189,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,766.69/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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