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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 606.53 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 606.53 and 341.20 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 606.53 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/606.53 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 606.53 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 206,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,948.04/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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