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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.33 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.33 and 207.85 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.33 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.33 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.33 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 136,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,833.89/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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