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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 900.90 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 900.90 and 292.98 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 900.90 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/900.90 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 900.90 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 263,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,945.68/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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