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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 652.71 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 652.71 and 146.60 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 652.71 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/652.71 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 652.71 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 95,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687.29/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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