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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 658.40 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 658.40 and 302.36 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 658.40 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/658.40 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 658.40 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 199,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,069.02/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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