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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 658 and 335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 658 and 335.23 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 658 = 335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/658 = 335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 658 × 335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 220,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,581.34/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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