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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 607 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 607 and 335.61 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 607 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/607 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 607 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 203,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,716.79/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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