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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.43, 911.97 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.43, 911.97 and 439.60 is: 607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.43 : 911.97 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.43/911.97 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.43x = 911.97 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.43x = 400,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,902.01/660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.03

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