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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 659.52 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 659.52 and 348.09 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 659.52 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/659.52 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 659.52 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 229,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,572.32/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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