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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 607.75 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 607.75 and 360.97 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 607.75 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/607.75 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 607.75 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 219,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,377.10/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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