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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.48, 654.80 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.48, 654.80 and 192.96 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.48 : 654.80 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.48/654.80 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.48x = 654.80 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.48x = 126,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,350.21/436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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