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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 657.92 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 657.92 and 356.60 is: 534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 657.92 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/657.92 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 657.92 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 234,616.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,616.81/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.16

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