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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 658.90 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 658.90 and 150.73 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 658.90 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/658.90 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 658.90 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 99,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,314.54/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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