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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 655.38 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 655.38 and 128.77 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 655.38 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/655.38 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 655.38 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 84,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,394.60/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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