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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 605 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 605 and 307.92 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 605 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/605 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 605 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 186,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,291.60/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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