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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 617.76 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 617.76 and 439.44 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 617.76 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/617.76 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 617.76 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 271,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,468.45/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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