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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.65, 606.75 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.65, 606.75 and 253.20 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.65 : 606.75 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.65/606.75 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.65x = 606.75 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.65x = 153,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,629.10/439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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