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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 635.47 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 635.47 and 292.94 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 635.47 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/635.47 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 635.47 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 186,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,150.67/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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