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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 658.29 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 658.29 and 292.84 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 658.29 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/658.29 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 658.29 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 192,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,773.64/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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