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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.41, 992.46 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.41, 992.46 and 439.60 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.41 : 992.46 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.41/992.46 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.41x = 992.46 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.41x = 436,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,285.42/719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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