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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 607.62 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 607.62 and 351.92 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 607.62 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/607.62 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 607.62 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 213,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,830.59/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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