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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 655.52 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 655.52 and 193.47 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 655.52 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/655.52 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 655.52 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 126,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,823.45/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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