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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 606.67 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 606.67 and 265 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 606.67 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/606.67 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 606.67 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 160,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,767.55/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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