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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 992.49 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 992.49 and 439.46 is: 606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 992.49 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/992.49 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 992.49 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 436,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,159.66/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.47

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