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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.18, 654.04 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.18, 654.04 and 192.59 is: 288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.18 : 654.04 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.18/654.04 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.18x = 654.04 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.18x = 125,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,961.56/436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.78

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