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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 661.37 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 661.37 and 404.19 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 661.37 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/661.37 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 661.37 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 267,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,317.12/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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