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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 877.44 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 877.44 and 439.28 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 877.44 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/877.44 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 877.44 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 385,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,441.84/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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