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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 606.06 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 606.06 and 273.35 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 606.06 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/606.06 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 606.06 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 165,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,666.50/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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