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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 658.35 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 658.35 and 195.90 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 658.35 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/658.35 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 658.35 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 128,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,970.77/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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