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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 657.84 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 657.84 and 357.92 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 657.84 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/657.84 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 657.84 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 235,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,454.09/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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