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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 658.68 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 658.68 and 195.66 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 658.68 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/658.68 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 658.68 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 128,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,877.33/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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