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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 634.85 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 634.85 and 206.52 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 634.85 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/634.85 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 634.85 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 131,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,106.58/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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