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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 658.80 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 658.80 and 276.57 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 658.80 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/658.80 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 658.80 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 182,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,204.32/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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