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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 658.62 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 658.62 and 348.75 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 658.62 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/658.62 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 658.62 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 229,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,693.73/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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