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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 654.20 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 654.20 and 192.74 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 654.20 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/654.20 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 654.20 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 126,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,090.51/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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