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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 658.95 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 658.95 and 192.66 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 658.95 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/658.95 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 658.95 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 126,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,953.31/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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