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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 900.65 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 900.65 and 276.30 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 900.65 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/900.65 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 900.65 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 248,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,849.60/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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