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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 658.94 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 658.94 and 150.75 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 658.94 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/658.94 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 658.94 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 99,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,334.45/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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