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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 606.12 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 606.12 and 376.49 is: 519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 606.12 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/606.12 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 606.12 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 228,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,195.09/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.07

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