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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 658.60 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 658.60 and 246.83 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 658.60 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/658.60 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 658.60 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 162,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,562.24/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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