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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 658.65 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 658.65 and 222.59 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 658.65 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/658.65 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 658.65 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 146,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,608.90/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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