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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.43, 1,035.63 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.43, 1,035.63 and 439.93 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.43 : 1,035.63 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.43/1,035.63 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.43x = 1,035.63 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.43x = 455,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,604.71/750.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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