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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 901.56 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 901.56 and 313.04 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 901.56 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/901.56 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 901.56 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 282,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,224.34/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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