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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.13, 652.69 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.13, 652.69 and 146.59 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.13 : 652.69 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.13/652.69 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.13x = 652.69 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.13x = 95,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,677.83/435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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