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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 634.71 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 634.71 and 206.70 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 634.71 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/634.71 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 634.71 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 131,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,194.56/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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