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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.81, 655.25 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.81, 655.25 and 128.68 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.81 : 655.25 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.81/655.25 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.81x = 655.25 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.81x = 84,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317.57/436.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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