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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 654.05 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 654.05 and 273.38 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 654.05 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/654.05 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 654.05 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 178,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,800.83/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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