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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 654.03 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 654.03 and 192.48 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 654.03 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/654.03 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 654.03 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 125,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,887.69/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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