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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.89 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.89 and 206.54 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.89 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.89 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.89 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 131,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,130.18/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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