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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.76 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.76 and 223.17 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.76 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.76 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.76 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 147,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,238.64/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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