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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 900.18 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 900.18 and 405.37 is: 607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 900.18 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/900.18 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 900.18 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 364,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,905.97/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.23

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