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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 901.80 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 901.80 and 327.26 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 901.80 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/901.80 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 901.80 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 295,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,123.07/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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