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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 652.76 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 652.76 and 146.63 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 652.76 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/652.76 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 652.76 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 95,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,713.47/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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