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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 606.06 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 606.06 and 264.64 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 606.06 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/606.06 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 606.06 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 160,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,387.72/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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