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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 605.54 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 605.54 and 384.18 is: 529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 605.54 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/605.54 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 605.54 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 232,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,634.44/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.00

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