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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.15, 607.92 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.15, 607.92 and 292.53 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.15 : 607.92 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.15/607.92 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.15x = 607.92 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.15x = 177,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,834.84/440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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