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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 658.04 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 658.04 and 222.98 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 658.04 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/658.04 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 658.04 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 146,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,725.35/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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