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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 659.28 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 659.28 and 150.92 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 659.28 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/659.28 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 659.28 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 99,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,498.54/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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