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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 606.69 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 606.69 and 264.94 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 606.69 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/606.69 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 606.69 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 160,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,734.93/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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