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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654 and 192.57 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 125,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,940.78/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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