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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 658.94 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 658.94 and 195.75 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 658.94 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/658.94 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 658.94 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 128,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,986.53/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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