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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.56 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.56 and 244.11 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.56 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.56 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.56 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 160,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,761.08/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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