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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.25, 658.99 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.25, 658.99 and 150.69 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.25 : 658.99 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.25/658.99 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.25x = 658.99 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.25x = 99,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,303.20/439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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