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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 606.08 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 606.08 and 314.49 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 606.08 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/606.08 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 606.08 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 190,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,606.10/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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