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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 659.16 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 659.16 and 233.92 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 659.16 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/659.16 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 659.16 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 154,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189.06/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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