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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 658.58 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 658.58 and 150.47 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 658.58 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/658.58 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 658.58 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 99,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,092.49/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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