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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 901.29 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 901.29 and 276.27 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 901.29 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/901.29 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 901.29 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 248,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,999.39/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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