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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 659.36 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 659.36 and 233.97 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 659.36 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/659.36 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 659.36 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 154,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,270.46/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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