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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 658.91 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 658.91 and 150.66 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 658.91 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/658.91 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 658.91 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 99,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,268.46/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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