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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 658.76 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 658.76 and 165.47 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 658.76 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/658.76 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 658.76 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 109,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,000.90/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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