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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 659.19 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 659.19 and 195.93 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 659.19 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/659.19 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 659.19 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 129,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,155.10/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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