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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 658.26 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 658.26 and 207.90 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 658.26 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/658.26 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 658.26 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 136,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,852.25/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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