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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 635.06 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 635.06 and 149.28 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 635.06 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/635.06 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 635.06 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 94,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,798.58/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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