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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 992.73 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 992.73 and 439.80 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 992.73 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/992.73 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 992.73 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 436,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,602.65/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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