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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 901.44 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 901.44 and 395.33 is: 593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 901.44 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/901.44 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 901.44 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 356,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,361.77/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.14

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