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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 657.17 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 657.17 and 328.69 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 657.17 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/657.17 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 657.17 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 216,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,001.92/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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