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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 606.15 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 606.15 and 297.33 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 606.15 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/606.15 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 606.15 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 180,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,226.58/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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