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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 660.95 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 660.95 and 275.93 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 660.95 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/660.95 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 660.95 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 182,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,371.25/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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