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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.74 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.74 and 130.95 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.74 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.74 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.74 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 86,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,262.00/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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