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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.13, 634.70 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.13, 634.70 and 149.07 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.13 : 634.70 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.13/634.70 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.13x = 634.70 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.13x = 94,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,613.98/423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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