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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 633.98 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 633.98 and 134.12 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 633.98 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/633.98 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 633.98 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 85,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,029.40/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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