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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.77, 654.75 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.77, 654.75 and 230.94 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.77 : 654.75 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.77/654.75 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.77x = 654.75 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.77x = 151,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,207.97/436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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