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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 654.69 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 654.69 and 192.81 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 654.69 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/654.69 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 654.69 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 126,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,230.78/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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