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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.46 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.46 and 246.76 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.46 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.46 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.46 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 162,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,481.59/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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