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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.19 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.19 and 146.25 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.19 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.19 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.19 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 95,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,382.06/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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