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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 658.70 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 658.70 and 330.22 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 658.70 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/658.70 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 658.70 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 217,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,516.32/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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