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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 658.81 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 658.81 and 150.62 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 658.81 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/658.81 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 658.81 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 99,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,229.96/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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