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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 901.21 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 901.21 and 210.84 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 901.21 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/901.21 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 901.21 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 190,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,010.59/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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