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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 653.88 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 653.88 and 147.30 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 653.88 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/653.88 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 653.88 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 96,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.52/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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