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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 791.41 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 791.41 and 439.68 is: 606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 791.41 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/791.41 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 791.41 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 347,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,967.15/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.17

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