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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.01, 906.53 and 599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.01, 906.53 and 599.46 is: 899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.01 : 906.53 = 599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.01/906.53 = 599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.01x = 906.53 × 599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.01x = 543,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,428.47/604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.70

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