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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 654.91 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 654.91 and 332.93 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 654.91 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/654.91 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 654.91 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 218,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,039.19/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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