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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.24 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.24 and 150.88 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.24 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.24 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.24 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 99,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,466.13/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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