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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.47, 993.05 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.47, 993.05 and 439.75 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.47 : 993.05 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.47/993.05 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.47x = 993.05 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.47x = 436,693.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,693.74/719.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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