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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 654.08 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 654.08 and 204.82 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 654.08 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/654.08 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 654.08 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 133,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,968.67/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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