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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 659.07 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 659.07 and 244.32 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 659.07 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/659.07 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 659.07 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 161,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,023.98/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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