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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 658.70 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 658.70 and 201.76 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 658.70 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/658.70 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 658.70 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 132,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,895.01/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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