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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.15 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.15 and 219.69 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.15 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.15 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.15 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 143,710.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,710.75/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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