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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 658.69 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 658.69 and 276.63 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 658.69 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/658.69 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 658.69 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 182,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,210.12/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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