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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 992.86 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 992.86 and 439.48 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 992.86 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/992.86 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 992.86 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 436,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,336.67/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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