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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 634.89 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 634.89 and 134.68 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 634.89 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/634.89 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 634.89 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 85,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,506.99/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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