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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 652.96 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 652.96 and 146.95 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 652.96 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/652.96 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 652.96 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 95,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,951.02/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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