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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 673.11 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 673.11 and 439.46 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 673.11 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/673.11 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 673.11 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 295,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,804.92/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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