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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 652.94 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 652.94 and 191.88 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 652.94 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/652.94 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 652.94 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 125,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,286.13/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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