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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 654.36 and 216.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 654.36 and 216.83 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 654.36 = 216.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/654.36 = 216.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 654.36 × 216.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 141,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,883.24/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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