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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 658.83 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 658.83 and 146.90 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 658.83 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/658.83 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 658.83 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 96,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,784.32/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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