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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 606.10 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 606.10 and 306.18 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 606.10 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/606.10 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 606.10 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 185,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,575.70/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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