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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 606.40 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 606.40 and 328.64 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 606.40 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/606.40 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 606.40 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 199,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,287.30/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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