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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.00, 658.64 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.00, 658.64 and 276.48 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.00 : 658.64 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.00/658.64 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.00x = 658.64 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.00x = 182,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,101.48/439.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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