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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 658.87 and 353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 658.87 and 353.39 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 658.87 = 353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/658.87 = 353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 658.87 × 353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 232,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,833.89/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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