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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 902.04 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 902.04 and 341.88 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 902.04 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/902.04 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 902.04 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 308,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,389.44/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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