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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 658.98 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 658.98 and 354.36 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 658.98 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/658.98 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 658.98 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 233,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,516.15/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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