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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 653.94 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 653.94 and 127.84 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 653.94 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/653.94 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 653.94 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 83,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,599.69/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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