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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 900.71 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 900.71 and 235.58 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 900.71 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/900.71 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 900.71 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 212,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,187.60/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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