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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 654.02 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 654.02 and 219.52 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 654.02 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/654.02 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 654.02 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 143,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,570.47/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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