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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.75 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.75 and 192.61 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.75 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.75 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.75 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 126,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,882.54/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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