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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.07, 653.99 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.07, 653.99 and 127.84 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.07 : 653.99 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.07/653.99 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.07x = 653.99 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.07x = 83,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,606.08/436.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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