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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 660.00 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 660.00 and 323.76 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 660.00 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/660.00 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 660.00 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 213,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,683.47/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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