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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 606 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 606 and 264.52 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 606 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/606 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 606 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 160,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,299.12/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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