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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 607.05 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 607.05 and 243.42 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 607.05 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/607.05 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 607.05 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 147,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,768.11/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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