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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 654.12 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 654.12 and 192.76 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 654.12 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/654.12 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 654.12 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 126,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,088.17/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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