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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.49, 993.29 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.49, 993.29 and 439.79 is: 607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.49 : 993.29 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.49/993.29 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.49x = 993.29 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.49x = 436,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,839.01/719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.15

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