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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.21, 653.91 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.21, 653.91 and 192.67 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.21 : 653.91 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.21/653.91 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.21x = 653.91 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.21x = 125,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,988.84/436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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