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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.77, 654.44 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.77, 654.44 and 192.69 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.77 : 654.44 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.77/654.44 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.77x = 654.44 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.77x = 126,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,103.08/436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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