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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.32 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.32 and 207.84 is: 311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.32 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.32 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.32 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 136,825.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,825.23/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.66

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