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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 658.74 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 658.74 and 150.52 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 658.74 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/658.74 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 658.74 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 99,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,153.54/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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