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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 606.18 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 606.18 and 395.40 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 606.18 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/606.18 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 606.18 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 239,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,683.57/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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