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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.90, 900.77 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.90, 900.77 and 327.03 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.90 : 900.77 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.90/900.77 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.90x = 900.77 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.90x = 294,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,577.18/600.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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