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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.24 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.24 and 328.77 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.24 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.24 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.24 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 199,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,313.52/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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