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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.63, 1,004.73 and 439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.63, 1,004.73 and 439.99 is: 659.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.63 : 1,004.73 = 439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.63/1,004.73 = 439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.63x = 1,004.73 × 439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.63x = 442,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,071.15/670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.19

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