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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 654.63 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 654.63 and 190.16 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 654.63 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/654.63 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 654.63 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 124,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,481.17/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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