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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 657.92 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 657.92 and 381.44 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 657.92 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/657.92 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 657.92 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 250,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,957.00/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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