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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 659.04 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 659.04 and 150.70 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 659.04 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/659.04 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 659.04 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 99,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,317.33/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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