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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 652.86 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 652.86 and 146.67 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 652.86 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/652.86 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 652.86 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 95,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,754.98/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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