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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 654.68 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 654.68 and 192.89 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 654.68 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/654.68 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 654.68 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 126,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,276.99/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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