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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.13, 866.92 and 600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.13, 866.92 and 600.44 is: 828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.13 : 866.92 = 600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.13/866.92 = 600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.13x = 866.92 × 600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.13x = 520,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,533.44/628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.70

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