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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.58, 652.96 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.58, 652.96 and 146.81 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.58 : 652.96 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.58/652.96 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.58x = 652.96 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.58x = 95,862.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,862.87/435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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