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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 658.67 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 658.67 and 207.83 is: 311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 658.67 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/658.67 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 658.67 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 136,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,891.99/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.79

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