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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 655.08 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 655.08 and 192.97 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 655.08 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/655.08 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 655.08 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 126,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,410.79/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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