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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.91, 899.91 and 513.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.91, 899.91 and 513.77 is: 769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.91 : 899.91 = 513.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.91/899.91 = 513.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.91x = 899.91 × 513.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.91x = 462,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,342.26/600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.41

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