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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 657.74 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 657.74 and 207.66 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 657.74 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/657.74 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 657.74 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 136,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,585.25/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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