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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 634.90 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 634.90 and 134.62 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 634.90 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/634.90 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 634.90 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 85,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,470.24/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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