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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 606.03 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 606.03 and 308.45 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 606.03 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/606.03 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 606.03 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 186,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,929.95/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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