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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.00, 605.83 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.00, 605.83 and 239.84 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.00 : 605.83 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.00/605.83 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.00x = 605.83 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.00x = 145,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,302.27/439.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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