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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 658.35 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 658.35 and 233.56 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 658.35 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/658.35 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 658.35 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 153,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,760.93/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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