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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 605.88 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 605.88 and 264.45 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 605.88 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/605.88 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 605.88 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 160,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,224.97/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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