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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 901.25 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 901.25 and 235.93 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 901.25 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/901.25 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 901.25 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 212,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,630.25/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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