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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 606.11 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 606.11 and 252.69 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 606.11 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/606.11 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 606.11 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 153,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,156.67/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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