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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 654.09 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 654.09 and 219.57 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 654.09 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/654.09 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 654.09 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 143,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,618.54/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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