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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 607.77 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 607.77 and 384.90 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 607.77 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/607.77 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 607.77 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 233,930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,930.67/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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