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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 605.75 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 605.75 and 313.54 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 605.75 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/605.75 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 605.75 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 189,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,923.77/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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