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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 909.97 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 909.97 and 438.94 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 909.97 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/909.97 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 909.97 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 399,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,422.23/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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