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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.44 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.44 and 195.52 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.44 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.44 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.44 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 128,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,738.19/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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