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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.06, 901.41 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.06, 901.41 and 235.76 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.06 : 901.41 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.06/901.41 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.06x = 901.41 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.06x = 212,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,516.42/601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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