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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 658.76 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 658.76 and 165.12 is: 247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 658.76 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/658.76 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 658.76 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 108,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,773.63/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.58

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