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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 634.64 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 634.64 and 149.09 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 634.64 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/634.64 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 634.64 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 94,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,621.35/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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