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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.35, 653.13 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.35, 653.13 and 146.79 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.35 : 653.13 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.35/653.13 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.35x = 653.13 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.35x = 95,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,872.95/435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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