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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 901.23 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 901.23 and 190.00 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 901.23 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/901.23 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 901.23 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 171,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,234.11/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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