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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 658.21 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 658.21 and 165.13 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 658.21 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/658.21 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 658.21 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 108,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,690.22/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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