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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 659.75 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 659.75 and 295.11 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 659.75 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/659.75 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 659.75 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 194,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,697.35/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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