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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 654.06 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 654.06 and 162.19 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 654.06 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/654.06 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 654.06 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 106,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,081.99/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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