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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 654.28 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 654.28 and 192.76 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 654.28 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/654.28 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 654.28 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 126,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,119.01/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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