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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 887.85 and 439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 887.85 and 439.69 is: 658.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 887.85 = 439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/887.85 = 439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 887.85 × 439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 390,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,376.95/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.23

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