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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 653.91 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 653.91 and 192.54 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 653.91 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/653.91 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 653.91 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 125,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,903.83/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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