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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 652.95 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 652.95 and 146.63 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 652.95 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/652.95 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 652.95 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 95,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,738.79/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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