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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 652.60 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 652.60 and 146.57 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 652.60 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/652.60 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 652.60 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 95,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,650.85/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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