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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 654.80 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 654.80 and 193.52 is: 290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 654.80 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/654.80 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 654.80 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 126,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716.90/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.05

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