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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.00, 1,006.13 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.00, 1,006.13 and 439.88 is: 659.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.00 : 1,006.13 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.00/1,006.13 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.00x = 1,006.13 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.00x = 442,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,572.53/671.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.58

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