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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 659.10 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 659.10 and 150.88 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 659.10 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/659.10 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 659.10 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 99,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,445.01/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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