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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.67 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.67 and 301.75 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.67 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.67 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.67 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 198,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,751.13/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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