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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 901.92 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 901.92 and 235.98 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 901.92 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/901.92 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 901.92 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 212,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,833.90/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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