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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 900.93 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 900.93 and 292.69 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 900.93 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/900.93 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 900.93 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 263,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,693.20/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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