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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.62, 705.15 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.62, 705.15 and 439.56 is: 660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.62 : 705.15 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.62/705.15 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.62x = 705.15 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.62x = 309,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,955.73/469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.01

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