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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 900.99 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 900.99 and 292.65 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 900.99 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/900.99 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 900.99 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 263,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,671.34/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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