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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654.05 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654.05 and 299.25 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654.05 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654.05 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654.05 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 195,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,724.46/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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