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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 654.33 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 654.33 and 192.72 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 654.33 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/654.33 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 654.33 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 126,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,102.48/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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