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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 606.89 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 606.89 and 329.03 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 606.89 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/606.89 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 606.89 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 199,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,680.34/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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