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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.40 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.40 and 165.11 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.40 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.40 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.40 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 108,704.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,704.31/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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