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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 658.89 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 658.89 and 146.66 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 658.89 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/658.89 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 658.89 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 96,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,632.81/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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