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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 658.38 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 658.38 and 353 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 658.38 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/658.38 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 658.38 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 232,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,408.14/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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