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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 900.92 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 900.92 and 254.00 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 900.92 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/900.92 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 900.92 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 228,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,836.57/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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