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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 900.93 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 900.93 and 236.03 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 900.93 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/900.93 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 900.93 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 212,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,642.00/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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