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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 658.84 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 658.84 and 165.26 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 658.84 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/658.84 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 658.84 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 108,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,879.90/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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