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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.23, 1,011.93 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.23, 1,011.93 and 600.98 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.23 : 1,011.93 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.23/1,011.93 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.23x = 1,011.93 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.23x = 608,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,149.69/674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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