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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 659.27 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 659.27 and 150.84 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 659.27 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/659.27 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 659.27 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 99,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,443.53/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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