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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.73, 655.10 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.73, 655.10 and 128.59 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.73 : 655.10 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.73/655.10 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.73x = 655.10 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.73x = 84,239.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,239.48/436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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