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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.58, 654.82 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.58, 654.82 and 111.95 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.58 : 654.82 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.58/654.82 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.58x = 654.82 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.58x = 73,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,307.10/436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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