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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 654.83 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 654.83 and 128.36 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 654.83 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/654.83 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 654.83 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 84,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,053.25/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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