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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 635.02 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 635.02 and 163.13 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 635.02 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/635.02 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 635.02 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 103,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,590.81/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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