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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 605.94 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 605.94 and 323 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 605.94 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/605.94 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 605.94 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 195,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,718.62/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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