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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 658.70 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 658.70 and 165.22 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 658.70 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/658.70 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 658.70 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 108,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,830.41/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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