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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 658.47 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 658.47 and 195.39 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 658.47 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/658.47 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 658.47 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 128,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,658.45/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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