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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 901.27 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 901.27 and 210.91 is: 316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 901.27 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/901.27 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 901.27 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 190,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,086.86/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.29

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