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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 654.66 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 654.66 and 193.02 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 654.66 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/654.66 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 654.66 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 126,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,362.47/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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