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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 652.77 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 652.77 and 146.55 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 652.77 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/652.77 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 652.77 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 95,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,663.44/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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