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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 660.30 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 660.30 and 295.75 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 660.30 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/660.30 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 660.30 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 195,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,283.73/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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