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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.55, 606.08 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.55, 606.08 and 328.85 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.55 : 606.08 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.55/606.08 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.55x = 606.08 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.55x = 199,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,307.20/439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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