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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.07, 655.44 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.07, 655.44 and 193.43 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.07 : 655.44 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.07/655.44 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.07x = 655.44 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.07x = 126,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,781.76/437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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