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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.91, 1,006.16 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.91, 1,006.16 and 439.79 is: 659.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.91 : 1,006.16 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.91/1,006.16 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.91x = 1,006.16 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.91x = 442,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,491.88/670.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.54

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