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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 901.26 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 901.26 and 236.04 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 901.26 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/901.26 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 901.26 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 212,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,733.41/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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