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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.10 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.10 and 164.98 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.10 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.10 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.10 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 108,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,573.34/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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