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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 634.84 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 634.84 and 149.36 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 634.84 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/634.84 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 634.84 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 94,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,819.70/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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