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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 828.78 and 364.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 828.78 and 364.53 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 828.78 = 364.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/828.78 = 364.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 828.78 × 364.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 302,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,115.17/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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