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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 607.31 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 607.31 and 323.96 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 607.31 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/607.31 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 607.31 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 196,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,741.92/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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