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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658.14 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658.14 and 195.40 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658.14 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658.14 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658.14 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 128,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,600.56/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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