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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.88, 653.72 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.88, 653.72 and 127.76 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.88 : 653.72 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.88/653.72 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.88x = 653.72 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.88x = 83,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,519.27/435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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