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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.79, 900.96 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.79, 900.96 and 210.69 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.79 : 900.96 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.79/900.96 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.79x = 900.96 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.79x = 189,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,823.26/600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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