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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.65, 607 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.65, 607 and 274.11 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.65 : 607 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.65/607 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.65x = 607 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.65x = 166,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,384.77/439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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