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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 654.02 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 654.02 and 219.76 is: 329.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 654.02 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/654.02 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 654.02 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 143,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,727.44/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.18

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