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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 653.96 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 653.96 and 300.07 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 653.96 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/653.96 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 653.96 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 196,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,233.78/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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