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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 607.10 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 607.10 and 292.58 is: 403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 607.10 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/607.10 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 607.10 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 177,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,625.32/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.93

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