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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 902 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 902 and 276.57 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 902 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/902 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 902 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 249,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,466.14/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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