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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 654.85 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 654.85 and 111.97 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 654.85 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/654.85 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 654.85 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 73,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,323.55/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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