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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 658.14 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 658.14 and 341.67 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 658.14 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/658.14 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 658.14 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 224,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,867.88/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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