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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.05, 722.83 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.05, 722.83 and 438.64 is: 605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.05 : 722.83 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.05/722.83 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.05x = 722.83 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.05x = 317,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,062.15/524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.02

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