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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 967.85 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 967.85 and 439.80 is: 606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 967.85 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/967.85 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 967.85 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 425,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,658.23/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.84

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