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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 654.12 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 654.12 and 192.56 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 654.12 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/654.12 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 654.12 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 125,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,954.08/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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