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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 607.01 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 607.01 and 265.13 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 607.01 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/607.01 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 607.01 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 160,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,932.20/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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