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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 657.32 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 657.32 and 323.70 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 657.32 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/657.32 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 657.32 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 212,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,774.48/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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