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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 901.39 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 901.39 and 235.81 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 901.39 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/901.39 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 901.39 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 212,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,556.78/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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