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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.93, 902.28 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.93, 902.28 and 236.22 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.93 : 902.28 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.93/902.28 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.93x = 902.28 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.93x = 213,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,136.58/601.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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