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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 658.59 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 658.59 and 195.22 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 658.59 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/658.59 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 658.59 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 128,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,569.94/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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