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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 901.37 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 901.37 and 190.02 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 901.37 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/901.37 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 901.37 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 171,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,277.38/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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