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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 657.99 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 657.99 and 276.30 is: 414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 657.99 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/657.99 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 657.99 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 181,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,802.64/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.05

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