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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.99, 654.19 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.99, 654.19 and 299.77 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.99 : 654.19 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.99/654.19 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.99x = 654.19 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.99x = 196,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,106.54/436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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