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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 607.10 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 607.10 and 243.46 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 607.10 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/607.10 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 607.10 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 147,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,801.83/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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