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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.31, 786.44 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.31, 786.44 and 439.95 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.31 : 786.44 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.31/786.44 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.31x = 786.44 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.31x = 345,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,992.08/569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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