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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.43, 654.08 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.43, 654.08 and 192.69 is: 288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.43 : 654.08 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.43/654.08 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.43x = 654.08 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.43x = 126,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,033.71/436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.78

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