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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 606 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 606 and 308.34 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 606 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/606 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 606 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 186,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,854.04/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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