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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 606.08 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 606.08 and 341.48 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 606.08 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/606.08 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 606.08 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 206,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,966.57/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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