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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 653.65 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 653.65 and 147.25 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 653.65 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/653.65 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 653.65 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 96,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,249.96/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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