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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.23, 654.20 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.23, 654.20 and 128.00 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.23 : 654.20 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.23/654.20 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.23x = 654.20 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.23x = 83,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,733.69/436.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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