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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 658.85 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 658.85 and 150.67 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 658.85 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/658.85 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 658.85 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 99,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,266.53/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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