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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 659.04 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 659.04 and 207.96 is: 312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 659.04 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/659.04 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 659.04 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 137,053.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,053.96/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.00

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