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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 606.92 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 606.92 and 322.04 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 606.92 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/606.92 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 606.92 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 195,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,452.52/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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