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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.22, 743.67 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.22, 743.67 and 439.75 is: 660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.22 : 743.67 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.22/743.67 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.22x = 743.67 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.22x = 327,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,029.98/495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.38

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