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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 659.06 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 659.06 and 150.85 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 659.06 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/659.06 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 659.06 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 99,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,419.20/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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