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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.39 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.39 and 244.44 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.39 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.39 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.39 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 161,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,180.07/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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