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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 654.53 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 654.53 and 192.95 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 654.53 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/654.53 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 654.53 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 126,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,288.77/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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