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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 660.02 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 660.02 and 151.38 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 660.02 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/660.02 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 660.02 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 99,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,913.83/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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