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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 607.03 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 607.03 and 369.80 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 607.03 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/607.03 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 607.03 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 224,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,478.01/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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