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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.73, 653.70 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.73, 653.70 and 127.59 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.73 : 653.70 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.73/653.70 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.73x = 653.70 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.73x = 83,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,405.58/435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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