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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 606 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 606 and 315 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 606 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/606 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 606 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 190,890
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,890/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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