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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 659.75 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 659.75 and 234 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 659.75 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/659.75 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 659.75 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 154,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,380.33/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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