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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 607.00 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 607.00 and 339.06 is: 467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 607.00 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/607.00 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 607.00 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 205,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,804.69/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.77

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