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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 654.96 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 654.96 and 219.94 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 654.96 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/654.96 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 654.96 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 144,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,051.90/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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