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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 607.56 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 607.56 and 329.76 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 607.56 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/607.56 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 607.56 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 200,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,348.99/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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