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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 607.20 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 607.20 and 315.95 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 607.20 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/607.20 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 607.20 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 191,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,844.03/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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